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Israel agrees to hold off Iran gas field strikes at Trump's 'request'

Israel agrees to hold off Iran gas field strikes at Trump's 'request'

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran intensified sharply with attacks on critical energy infrastructure across the Gulf, even as US President Donald Trump said he had cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against targeting Iran's key South Pars Gas Field.

SKY, Gambhir take T20 World Cup trophy to Siddhivinayak temple

SKY, Gambhir take T20 World Cup trophy to Siddhivinayak temple

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Surya Kumar Yadav offered prayers at the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Jodhpur Woman, Married at 12, Successfully Annulls Child Marriage

Jodhpur Woman, Married at 12, Successfully Annulls Child Marriage

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 21-year-old woman in Jodhpur has successfully annulled her child marriage, which took place when she was only 12 years old. The court emphasized the adverse impact of child marriage and the importance of eliminating the practice.

How Gurugram Police Busted a Rs 40 Crore Cyber Fraud Ring

How Gurugram Police Busted a Rs 40 Crore Cyber Fraud Ring

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gurugram Police have dismantled a nationwide cyber fraud network, arresting 10 individuals involved in scams that defrauded victims of Rs 40 crore.

'We are friends': Iran envoy assures Hormuz passage for Indian ships

'We are friends': Iran envoy assures Hormuz passage for Indian ships

Rediff.com6 days ago

Fathali further stated that Tehran has instructed its embassy in India to facilitate the Indian government, ensuring smooth operations amid the ongoing regional conflict.

12 Incredibly Gorgeous Stepwells Of Ancient India

12 Incredibly Gorgeous Stepwells Of Ancient India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

India's ancient stepwells, some 3,000 of them, are engineering miracles, illustrating such sophisticated water management. Art and sustainability are firm partners in each of these wondrous projects that have so much use and yet boundless beauty. Partially underground, their design is native to India and were used for storing water and as social and religious gathering places too.

Sekulic Defeats Singh to Win Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata

Sekulic Defeats Singh to Win Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata

Rediff.com5 days ago

Australian Philip Sekulic defeated India's Karan Singh in straight sets to win the men's singles title in the Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata.

Govt bars LPG for households with piped gas connections

Govt bars LPG for households with piped gas connections

Rediff.com5 days ago

India restricts subsidised LPG connections for households with piped natural gas (PNG) to ensure equitable distribution and address global energy supply concerns, pushing for faster PNG adoption.

DGCA Flight Duty Relaxation Sparks Pilot Safety Alarm

DGCA Flight Duty Relaxation Sparks Pilot Safety Alarm

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Extending 'flight duty period' and 'flight time' limits for minimum crew complement operations increases exposure to fatigue-related performance degradation'

India Eye ODI Edge Over Aus as Healy Gears Up for Swansong

India Eye ODI Edge Over Aus as Healy Gears Up for Swansong

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

India take on Australia in the 1st Women's ODI in Brisbane after a historic T20I series win. Alyssa Healy returns for her farewell ODI series, while Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge.

Illegal Opium Farming Unearthed in Chhattisgarh, Fourth Case in 15 Days

Illegal Opium Farming Unearthed in Chhattisgarh, Fourth Case in 15 Days

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Authorities in Chhattisgarh have uncovered illegal opium cultivation in Raigarh district, marking the fourth such incident in the state within the past 15 days. The discovery has prompted further investigation and heightened scrutiny of potential narcotics cultivation across the region.

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The reason is because there aren't any screens for a large mass of Indians.

Got offered from...: RG Kar victim's mother to contest Bengal poll

Got offered from...: RG Kar victim's mother to contest Bengal poll

Rediff.com1 days ago

The mother of the RG Kar Medical College victim is entering West Bengal politics as a BJP candidate to fight against the TMC government and seek justice for her daughter's case in the upcoming Assembly election.

Ranveer Singh Reacts To Dhurandhar: The Revenge Buzz

Ranveer Singh Reacts To Dhurandhar: The Revenge Buzz

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ranveer Singh electrified fans at the Dhurandhar: The Revenge music launch in Mumbai, building anticipation for the action film.

India's GDP Grows 7.8% in Q3 Under New Series; beats estimate

India's GDP Grows 7.8% in Q3 Under New Series; beats estimate

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

India's economy experienced a growth of 7.8 per cent during the October-December quarter of 2025-26, according to the new series of national accounts with 2022-23 as the base year.

The Army Dogs Who Fought For India

The Army Dogs Who Fought For India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A salute to the brave military dogs who have faced enemy fire and made the supreme sacrifice in the service to the nation.

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com6 days ago

Batting great Rahul Dravid, 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny and women's cricket legend Mithali Raj will be bestowed with the Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir predicts India will not reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, despite their strong group stage performance.

Sayali Satghare credits hard work for success, sets sights on bigger goals

Sayali Satghare credits hard work for success, sets sights on bigger goals

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sayali Satghare attributes her success to years of dedication and is eager to make a significant impact for India on the international stage and in T20 leagues. She played a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's WPL victory and made her Test debut this month.

8 Countries Using The Most LPG

8 Countries Using The Most LPG

Rediff.com3 days ago

How widely is LPG used around the world? In 2022, the average LPG consumption across 190 countries stood at 56.33 thousand barrels per day. At the very top sits China, consuming a massive 2,457.39 thousand barrels per day, making it the world's largest LPG user by a wide margin. At the other end of the spectrum is Burundi, which recorded zero LPG consumption during the same year. The LPG consumption indicator is available for the period 1980 to 2023.

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

South Africa showcased their T20 World Cup title aspirations with a commanding 76-run victory over India in their Super Eight clash, fuelled by David Miller's explosive batting and a dominant bowling performance.

Gambhir Highlights Samson's Ability to Dominate Powerplay Overs

Gambhir Highlights Samson's Ability to Dominate Powerplay Overs

Rediff.com5 days ago

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praises Sanju Samson's explosive batting and ability to win games in the powerplay overs.

Bharat Arun Has Helped Strengthen LSG's Bowling Attack: Rishabh Pant

Bharat Arun Has Helped Strengthen LSG's Bowling Attack: Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant credits the addition of Bharat Arun to the coaching staff for strengthening the team's bowling department ahead of IPL 2026.

T20 World Cup: India's Big Win Must Have Created Doubts In Windies' Minds

T20 World Cup: India's Big Win Must Have Created Doubts In Windies' Minds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

It was a performance wrapped in authority and flair, one that re-instated the belief that they can remain T20 World Cup champions.

IPL 2026 Blow: Harshit Rana Out, Big Hit for KKR

IPL 2026 Blow: Harshit Rana Out, Big Hit for KKR

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Kolkata Knight Riders suffer a significant setback as pacer Harshit Rana is ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a ligament injury sustained during a warm-up match. The team is now evaluating replacements, with trials underway to find a suitable player before their opening match against Mumbai Indians.

OpenAI CEO hails India's 'incredible' AI growth

OpenAI CEO hails India's 'incredible' AI growth

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the importance of democratizing Artificial Intelligence as the only fair and safe way forward, highlighting India's significant progress in AI adoption.

FPIs sell-off continues; pull out Rs 52,704 cr last fortnight amid West Asia conflict

FPIs sell-off continues; pull out Rs 52,704 cr last fortnight amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com5 days ago

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew a substantial amount from Indian equities in the first half of March, driven by geopolitical tensions, rupee depreciation, and concerns about crude oil prices.

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Kreishh Gurbaxani defeated Pankaj Advani in the CCI Snooker Classic final, while Aditya Mehta advanced to the quarter-finals.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek, Hardik star as India demolish Zimbabwe in must-win Super 8 clash

T20 World Cup: Abhishek, Hardik star as India demolish Zimbabwe in must-win Super 8 clash

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race

Suryakumar Yadav Sets Example with Apology to Daryl Mitchell After Arshdeep Throw

Suryakumar Yadav Sets Example with Apology to Daryl Mitchell After Arshdeep Throw

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav apologised to New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell after he was hit by an Arshdeep Singh throw during the recent World Cup final, emphasising the importance of setting a good leadership example.

Sensex and Nifty Surge on Metal and Auto Rally

Sensex and Nifty Surge on Metal and Auto Rally

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the second consecutive day, closing nearly 1 per cent higher, driven by gains in metal and auto sectors and positive global market trends.

'Stupidest team of T20 WC 2026'? Vaughan sparks debate

'Stupidest team of T20 WC 2026'? Vaughan sparks debate

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former England captain Michael Vaughan suggests that South Africa's victory over the West Indies in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup inadvertently paved the way for India's successful campaign.

Uthappa: Sooryavanshi riding luck, tougher tests ahead

Uthappa: Sooryavanshi riding luck, tougher tests ahead

Rediff.com5 days ago

Robin Uthappa says teenage IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may be riding his luck and faces tougher tests ahead, while Irfan Pathan backs the youngster to continue his stunning run.

IPL 2026: 'Won't Be Surprised If Dhoni Gives Sanju Keeping Role'

IPL 2026: 'Won't Be Surprised If Dhoni Gives Sanju Keeping Role'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Sanju Samson is the right guy to take over, and credit to Dhoni because he's hung around, waiting for the right person to come.'

Ramit Tandon Focuses on Asian Games After Home Tournament

Ramit Tandon Focuses on Asian Games After Home Tournament

Rediff.com3 days ago

Squash player Ramit Tandon is focusing on the Asian Games in September, using the Indian Open as preparation. He highlights the advantage of competing at home and the challenges of international travel.

Bharat Taxi Surpasses 2 Million Users, Focuses on Driver Welfare

Bharat Taxi Surpasses 2 Million Users, Focuses on Driver Welfare

Rediff.com3 days ago

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announces Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, has reached 2.13 million users and 231,000 drivers. The platform operates on a zero-commission model, prioritising driver welfare and expansion into Tier 2 and 3 cities.

India's Use Of ChatGPT 4 Times Global Average

India's Use Of ChatGPT 4 Times Global Average

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

'AI adoption is moving faster than our ability to measure it -- and that's a challenge for anyone trying to make smart decisions.'

'Studying developments': India after US SC verdict on Trump's tariffs

'Studying developments': India after US SC verdict on Trump's tariffs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

In a major setback to Trump's pivotal economic agenda for his second term, the US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 verdict written by Chief Justice John Roberts, ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president on nations around the world were illegal.

West Asia crisis: Stocks suffer worst week in years, echoing Covid chaos

West Asia crisis: Stocks suffer worst week in years, echoing Covid chaos

Rediff.com6 days ago

Benchmark indices tumbled about 2 per cent on Friday, capping one of the most turbulent weeks for domestic equities as investors fretted that the West Asian conflict could drag on for weeks or even months.

Mannepalli Loses Thrilling Quarterfinal at Swiss Open

Mannepalli Loses Thrilling Quarterfinal at Swiss Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's Tharun Mannepalli fought valiantly but lost to Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in the quarterfinal of the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament, ending India's campaign at the event.